HWPL Newsletter 2016 September : Inside WARP Summit

Inside
WARP SummitThe 2nd Annual Commemoration of September 18th World Alliance of Religions' Peace Summit

I n s i d e W A R P S u m m i t
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Entering into the New Era of Peace
through the Peace Gate
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3Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light

“Now let us work together towards establishing a lasting peace. It is in our hands
whether our future generations inherit a legacy of everlasting peace or a future
where they will suffer in wars. It is us who must achieve the cessation of war through
international law and the alliance of religions. This path we are walking will write a
glorious page in the history of peace and shine forever.”
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“With the heart of a mother, who gives birth and raises a child, and with the heart that
loves life and cares about future generations, the IWPG has earnestly called for the
cessation of war. If we step forward and make all-out efforts to achieve peace, world
peace will quickly become a reality. We will definitely make it happen. When light meets
light, there is victory.”
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On 17 – 19 September 2014, HWPL hosted the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit for the sole
purpose—world peace and cessation of war. To resolve the root causes of conflict, HWPL has focused on an
international legal document that would prevent the outbreak of war and on the alliance of religions. In 2015, at the
1st Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit, the HWPL International Law Peace Committee was launched
and began in earnest to draft the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) proclaimed on 14 March this
year. The WARP Summit 2016 has motivated global citizens to acknowledge the valuable principles delineated in the
Declaration and actively advocate for its future adoption by all peoples and States. The spirit of peace surrounded by the
culture of heaven brought together the collective wishes of all humanity, the sustainable solutions for world peace.
Overview of the 2nd Annual Commemoration of
September 18th WARP Summit
44 Countries
50 Countries
44 Countries
90 Countries
122 Participants
220 Participants
191 Participants
299 Participants
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The royal procession accompanying guards, court officials
and bands is a ritual when a king leaves from the palace
to a destination for an event or purpose. Through this
procession, kings not only demonstrated the dignity and
power of the kingdom but also used the ritual as a path of
communication with people to understand their lives and
study public sentiment.
Silla (57 BC – 935 AD) was an ancient kingdom in the
Korean Peninsula and one of longest sustained kingdoms
in world history. With the legacy of a rich history, Silla
played a significant role in constructing the identity of the
Korean people. The performance demonstrated the spirit
of respect on life and harmony, the basic education for
youth leaders in Silla called “Hwarang.”
The Haka, a traditional Maori dance from New Zealand,
is the unique, vigorous, warrior-like movement and was
performed by youth members of HWPL, welcomed the
peace-builders from the globe. The powerful energy
of peace prevailed with a rousing cry from the Haka
performers with the minds urging the globe to take action
for peace.
The World National Flower Parade, marching with the
variety of 40 national flowers, showed an important
message to the global community – people with different
nations, ethnicities, religions and cultures should
understand each other and live together in the same
planet.
Entrance Ceremony of the Peace Festival for
the WARP Summit
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The HWPL Card Stunt, Astonishing Moment of Peace
[Scene 1] The History of War
All wars that occurred since the twentieth century, including World War I & II, the Vietnam War, the Korean
War, and the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Syria, as well as the atrocities committed during war-time
were lively expressed.
[Scene 2] Articles of DPCW
HWPL’s peace activities aim to remove the stains of war and leave the legacy of a peaceful world to future genera-
tions. The process of the proclamations of the Declaration of Peace on May 25, 2013, and the Declaration of Peace
and Cessation of War on March 14, 2016 was seen at a glance.
[Scene 3] Korea, the Core Nation of Peace
The only divided nation in the world, the two Koreas, has seen the peaceful unification within the world of peace
achieved through the DPCW. The footsteps of HWPL drew all wars to a full stop and brought forth peace and
unity.
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Total period of making cards: approx. 2 months
Weight of cards for each performer: 5 kg
No. of cards handled by each performer: 54 cards (average)
Total hours and weeks of practice: 180 hours over the span of 18 weeks
Frequency of folding/unfolding: approx. 300 times
Total No. of volunteers: 12,126 volunteers (11,440 performers, 686 staff)
Total cards used for card stunt: approx. 617,760 cards
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To speed up the advancement towards an era
of peace, I propose a code of conduct to the
global community. First, heads of state around
the world should become one for peace and
support the Declaration of Peace and Cessation
of War. Second, all the religions of the world
should transcend denominations and doctrines
to become one for peace. Third, all women and
youth of the world should join the IWPG and
IPYG in promoting the Declaration of Peace
and Cessation of War and urging support for the
Declaration. Fourth, peace education should be
implemented throughout the world. At this time,
let us promise once again to achieve peace in this
generation by all means possible. Together, we
can definitely achieve a world where all people
live in peace and harmony!
Greetings to family of peace from home and abroad,
and welcome to the Peace Festival for the 2nd
Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit.
Here today at the Peace Festival for the 2nd Annual
Commemoration of the WARP Summit, the spirits of
heaven and people of the earth are gathered, as well as
the eyes, ears, and hearts of the global community.
Dear family of peace, politicians, people of religion,
and global community, let us cease all wars and leave
peace as an eternal legacy for our future generations.
This is the mission that we must fulfill in this
generation and a special command from heaven. And
it is the way for humanity to survive.
Messengers of peace around the world, HWPL
International Law Peace Committee members, and journalists—both heaven and earth have seen and acknowledged
your dedicated efforts. We are one family, messengers of peace. Let us accomplish our purpose: world peace.
Let us urge heads of state and religious leaders around the world to fulfill their promises. Let us urge them to sign their
support for the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War, consisting of 10 articles and 38 clauses, and let us sign our
support as well. This is the way to love the world and all the people, like the light, rain, and air of the heavens. This is
true politics and true religion; this is true love and peace.
Mr. Man Hee Lee
HWPL Chairman & Peace Advocate
Ms. Nam Hee Kim
IWPG Chairwoman
Commemorative Addresses of
HWPL Chairman & IWPG Chairwoman
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“The Declaration (of Peace and Cessation of War), delivered not
only to the political leaders of many countries, but to the wide public
as well, has increased the awareness of the need for urgent action to
stop wars and build peace around the globe. We, gathered around
HWPL, and like all others we must become peace messengers in our
community, nation and then to the whole world.”
H.E. Ivo Josipović
Former President of Croatia
“With me myself as one of the 29 representatives among political
leaders, I was there at the 2014 WARP Summit. We promised to
enact the international law and religious leaders agreed on building
religious harmony in front of heaven, all the people of the world
and the peace advocate. Ever since then, on March 14th this year,
the DPCW proclaimed and comparison study of the scriptures still
actively going on to the harmony of religions. All of these efforts are
to keep the promise that was made at the 2014 WARP Summit.”
Rt. Hon. Hrant Bagratyan
Former Prime Minister of Armenia
“We need to raise those hopes by spreading these messages to every
corner of the globe, because, in the end, those of us who want peace
outnumber by far those who think that peace may be just a linguistic
expression…I hope that during this conference, the working groups
will have a chance to explore and find ways to realize this, maybe
small, but significant step towards a better future.”
H.E. Odeta Nishani
First Lady of Albania
“To achieve what we are expecting for, we need the extensive
knowledge, experiences, commitment, and cooperation from all
participants of all fields…to make their significant contributions on
theme of this summit, and we take all those contributions to set as
policy and plan to work for the sustainable peace, prosperity, and
happiness of all people in this world.”
H.H Samdech Preah Agga Mahā Sangharājādhipati Tep Vong
The Great Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia
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Transnational Discussion for World Peace
Advocacy Forum for the DPCW Marks
the Beginning of the WARP Summit 2016
The WARP Summit 2016 began with the Advocacy Forum for the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War which
brought together heads of state, heads of UN-affiliated agencies and organizations, and representatives of civic orga-
nizations to discuss effective strategies and practical plans of action for the following objectives:
i) to raise awareness and interest in the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War among intergovernmental organi-
zations, governments, and the public.
ii) to urge each sector to support and contribute to the implementation of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of
War.
PART I. The Potentiality of the DPCW and the Possibility of its Implementation
All family members of peace who have a strong will for peace must gather
our hearts and communicate with each other for peace to be settled one
day sooner, for it is what all humanity has been longing for. Just as a leader
must lead his or her followers, they (family members of peace) are striving
at the forefront to make a better world. If we do it, it’s possible. If we don’t
do it, it won’t happen.
Mr.Man Hee Lee
Chairman of HWPL
War only gives birth to another war, leaving fear and sacrifices to our
future generations. We must achieve our purpose, the advocacy for this
Declaration, to not repeat the atrocities of war for the next generation.
When the public’s awareness of this issue increases, the powerful strength
of peace in the world will arise, transcending national interests. All heads
of state, justices, and UN representatives must work at the forefront to
advocate for the implementation of international law compatible with the
DPCW.
Ms.Nam Hee Kim
Chairwoman of IWPG
Global efforts must be directed towards strengthening the legal framework for
the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts by
providing for prompt measures to defuse tensions and deal with confrontation-
al situations. The development of such a legal framework cannot be achieved
by a single nation or an individual. In order for it to be developed successfully,
it needs to be backed by the international community. To this end, topics sur-
rounding the development of such legal framework should be discussed by the
United Nations (UN) and other international and/or national organizations, in
order to raise awareness among the public about the importance of world peace
and security, as well as the contents of such a legal framework.
Dr. Kamal Hossain
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh
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While the main speakers spoke about the potentiality of the DPCW, the distinguished panels representing CSOs,
NGOs, g overnments, youth and women’s organizations discussed what measures and efforts can be made to develop
the DPCW. Public sectors should often provide a platform for public hearing and inquiry in order to execute policies
that would prevent armed conflicts. Private sectors should invest in social activities that promote peace and harmony
among communities. CSOs and NGOs should be the voice of all people to advocate for the legal framework that can
bring sustainable peace to the community.
We also believe that in order for everyone to contribute to the Declaration of
Peace and Cessation of War, the community must provide the necessary means
for educating the young people in practical skills, social and spiritual values.
At the same time, to achieve this, young people must also be at the forefront of
efforts to promote value towards attaining of peace and justice. We hope that
this declaration will continue to develop as the most widely accepted and cited
document to ensure international security and worldwide assistance of peace.
Ms. Ediola Pashollari
Secretry General of World Assembly of Youth (WAY)
The best way to work together to incite IGOs and governments to help us in
the development of the DPCW is to organize an international forum gathering
your organization, NGOs and IGOs from all around the world and state rep-
resentatives to establish a strategy and promotion methods of the Declaration
and the ways to make it enforceable. This international forum will have to be
held in a city where there are United Nations’ institutions like Vienna or Gene-
va. Our organization and even the NGOs’ group in Tunisia are at your dispos-
al to advocate in favor of the adoption of the Declaration as an international
binding document.
Mr. Abdessatar Ben Moussa
President of Tunisian League of Human Rights
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Public
- To increase public awareness of
the core principles of the DPCW
- To observe the development
process of the DPCW
* Effective public support plan
through The Legislate Peace
Campaign
* Educational Advocacy
Seminars
* Promotion via social media
PART II. Discussion on the Strategies and Plan of Action of Each Sector in
Advocating for the Implementation of the DPCW
Governments
- To obtain official support for the
DPCW at a national level
- To develop the DPCW into
a legally binding document
acknowledged by each
government
* Nationwide campaign
petitioning state agencies
heads of state
* Joint advocacy events with civil
society
* Institutionalization of tripartite
organization to facilitate peace-
building – IGOs, NGOs and
Governments
IGOs
- To set up IGOs to function as the
vehicle through which the DPCW
can be submitted to the UN
- To establish a task force
capable of proceeding with the
development process of the
DPCW
* Advocacy conferences
Strategy meetings within the
UN or other IGOs
* Engagement with the expertise
from the UN and IGOs
* Raising awareness of culture of
peace through making bridge
of support between developed
and developing nations
Developing the DPCW into
an international legally binding document
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I propose a Triple C to the Peace Plan: Coalition, Campaign, Continuity. This
plan aims to activate and augment the committee’s suggested methods of advo-
cacies. I see our organizations: IWPG, HWPL, and NFWC heading a coalition
in the Philippines to realize the goals relevant to the DPCW. I would like to call
this Coalition the P4GP Coalition—Philippines for Global Peace Coalition.
Ms. Estrelita C. Ruiz
Adviser of National Federation of Women’s Clubs (NFWC)
I want to call on intergovernmental organizations, governments, and other
actor, to take urgent measures to support young people as actors in preventing
and transforming conflict, countering violent extremism and building peace by
developing the DPCW in the future as an enforceable international law through
an alliance of the UN, International Organizations and governments.
Mr. Ratanak OU
Member of the UN Secretary,
Generals Campaign to End Violence Against Women (UNiTE)
NGOs are well equipped to educate and advocate for the principles of the Dec-
laration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) and its adoption by member
states through creating alternative venues for states themselves to engage in
collective action and for individuals to join with other like-minded individuals
in pursuit of their goals.
Ms. Paula Boland
Executive Director of United Nations Association
Mr. Mihail Guzun, Chairman of the Social Commis-
sion and Codru City Council, actively engaged in “the
Legislate Peace Campaign”, receiving signatures from
the public in support of the DPCW. To further promote
the peace campaign in Moldova after having 1,800 sig-
natures, he proposed designation of HWPL Peace Park
in the city of Codru, establishment of international law
conference for high government officials, national peace
walk festival and official registration of HWPL Moldova
Branch Office under the Government.
The Advocacy Forum for the DPCW at the WARP Summit 2016 has its significance as it offered a detailed discussion
on plans of peace making through international law based on the DPCW. The next step will be how the participants
of this summit, acting as messengers of peace work together for the development of peace for our future.
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Religious Leaders Unite Under Peace and Truth
At the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit in 2014, religious leaders signed the World Alliance of
Religions’ Agreement and pledged before the Creator and people of all nations to bring all religions together into one.
Afterwards, the HWPL WARP Office was established to discuss fundamental aspects of religion and solutions to
peace based on inter-religious understandings on a wide variety of topics. During this year’s Summit, over 200 leaders
representing 16 religions, gathered to discuss the necessity of seeking a trustworthy scripture and to reaffirm their
solidarity to be active proponents of achieving peace as religious leaders.
PART I. Religious Leaders Meeting for Solidarity in Truth
During the first part of the conference, participants saw the progress of scripture dialogues through the WARP Office
meetings and were reminded of the role that religious leaders play. People are urging for harmony among religions
and emphasizing the role of the leaders in bringing an end to wars and achieving peace in our generation. Scripture
dialogues at HWPL interfaith peace meetings are taking place all around the world to truly bring the alliance of reli-
gions into reality.
Deadly wars occur due to men’s greed, meaning they
die due to their greed. For this reason, international law
that prevents wars must be implemented and we have to
advocate for it. In order for the alliance of religions to
occur, the work of seeking a trustworthy scripture must
be proceeded for the true and lasting interfaith peace.
Mr.Man Hee Lee
Chairman of HWPL
World peace starts from the alliance of religions. All of
you who deliver the teachings of heaven are the light of
this generation. All of humanity lives according to the
light. Let us act upon peace. The answer of peace that
HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee gives is the truth. The
truth applies to everyone, regardless of generation. The
scripture dialogues that we continue to proceed with will
definitely stop wars. Let us make a peaceful world to live
in with our future generations.
Ms.Nam Hee Kim
Chairwoman of IWPG
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In El Salvador, we have promoted the Office of Alliance of Religions for peace,
where we have developed different forums, where different religious leaders have
expressed that their churches mean peace. We don’t just merely continue the
dialogue but amplify the Office of Alliance of Religions for peace to other com-
munities in order to continue promoting, carrying out experiences of dialogue
and inviting other sectors of the national community for the day of promise of
fulfilling the peace agreement.
The Most Rev. Martin de Jesús Barahona Pascacio
Archbishop Emeritus of the El Salvador Anglican Church
How can religious leaders make a contribution to stop war? Number one
is teaching compassion by setting examples. Religious leaders should
come together and find a common solution. They should first solve
minute conflicts among the local families. They should start from there.
After that they can make peace in the village and then in the state and
finally in the world.
The Most Ven. Dr. Itthapana Dhammalankara Thero
Mahanayaka of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagridharma Maha Sanga
Sabha
In each meeting we discussed a different topic to help leaders compare
the scriptures and to bring peace through having religions come together.
Through the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices, I was able to see how
prophecy and fulfillment is an essential element in the scripture. It is said that
God uses prophecy and fulfillment to make certain that people can see and
believe in his works at the time the prophecies are fulfilled, in a concrete way.
High Priest Nikhil Chandra Narayanbhai Trivedi
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness(ISKCON), Brooklyn
With humanitarian spirit, a world of peace would come into reality.
When there is a conflict, deliberation should be put forward. Everything
must be settled by way of dialogue and negotiation, not with guns, pis-
tols, swords and batons.
Prof. Said Aqil Siroj
General Chairman of Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama
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PART II. Dialogue of Scriptures
167 religious leaders who had previously participated in HWPL’s WARP Office meetings in their respective countries
held panel discussions. Religious leaders representing various faiths such as Coptic Orthodox, Anglican Church, Is-
lam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism participated as panels. Each panel discussed in regards to the following three
questions on what constitutes a trustworthy scripture.
Father Abraam Emil Nagy
Priest of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Egypt
As you know, all scriptures, for those who believe in them, are considered as rules that organize the relationship
between God the creator and human beings, so all those books are specifying and tracing the eternal fate of human
beings, both evil and good ones, as well as specifying the nature of God, and all deeds human beings should do to
live in peace and happiness. So, it is necessary to search properly in the integrity of the scriptures.
Mr. Deva Kaji Shakya
President of the Nepal Chapter of BLIA, Nepal
We need to have knowledge and clear understanding of the main principles or tenets underlying the religious
faiths. The scriptures should be able to define and explain them clearly, so that the followers will not be confused
and they will not deviate from what the great teachers or pioneers have taught.
1 Father Abraam Emil Nagy
Priest of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox
Church of Alexandria, Egypt
2 Ambassador, Bhai Sahib Satpal
Singh Khalsa
Ambassador of Sikh Religion of the
Western Hemisphere, USA
3 The Rt Rev. Peter Gatbel Kunen Lual
Bishop of the Episcopal Church of
South Sudan - The Greater Upper Nile
Nasir Anglican Diocese, Austraila
4 Mr. Deva Kaji Shakya
President of the Nepal Chapter of
BLIA, Nepal
5 Rev. Acharya Prem Shankaranand
Tirth
High Hindu Priest of Shree Geeta Ash-
ram of Delhi, India
6 Prof. Dr. Dawud Olatokunbo Shittu
Noibi
Executive Secretary for the Muslim
Ummah of South-West of Nigeria,
Nigeria
Q1. Why is it important to search for a trustworthy Scripture and its qualities?
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Ambassador, Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh Khalsa
Ambassador of Sikh Religion of the Western Hemisphere, USA
It must contain the Word of God; it should impart truth and truthful living; it should enshrine good for all man-
kind and the message of universal peace, brotherhood and to accept diversity, etc… and to show a path to connect
with God and meditate on God and show a straight path to attain salvation regardless of one’s background or reli-
gion.
Q2. What is a requirement that defines a trustworthy Scripture?
Q3. Is prophecy and fulfillment needed within a trustworthy scripture?
The Role of Religious people
The Rt Rev. Peter Gatbel Kunen Lual
Bishop of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan - The Greater Upper Nile Nasir Anglican Diocese, Australia
God is trustworthy and His people are called to be trustworthy because He wanted them to tell truth and defend
the faith and truth. One element that defines a trustworthy Scripture is prophecy and fulfillment. The prophecy
and fulfillment becomes the evidence that the Scripture is trustworthy, as what God has stated will happen does
become a reality.
1. Seeking trustworthy
religious scripture
2. Recognition of the role
of religious people
3. Harmony among reli-
gions
4. Accomplishment of the
era of peace in the glob-
al community
If any person will ask about God, then I have to give him the answer
to prove that there is God by letting him know about the prophecy and
fulfillment of God.
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World executives, Ministers, Education Specialists
Discuss the DPCW in One Place
The 4th HWPL International Law Peace Committee Meeting
For the purpose of introducing the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) to the United Nations, the
4th HWPL International Law Peace Committee Meeting was held simultaneously. Built on mutual respect and coop-
eration for the international coexistence in a community of peace, the meeting gathered the world’s leaders, who were
separated into three groups based on their respective areas of expertise.
The HWPL International Law Peace Committee Meeting was carried out by conferences which included heads of
states and chief justices in the executive group, ministers of foreign affairs and law specialists in the ministerial group,
and ministers of education in the group for education specialists.
All HWPL International Law Peace Committee Meetings began with an explanation by committee members regard-
ing the core principles of the DPCW, as well as a presentation of the possibility of developing the Declaration. At the
Panel Discussion, specifically, the necessity of multi-level cooperation by international leaders, nations, and civil soci-
ety for the introduction of the DPCW to the UN was emphasized.
Group I
High Level Meeting for the Development and Adoption of the DPCW
Group II
High Level Meeting for the Development and Adoption of the DPCW
Group III
High Level Meeting for the Spreading a Culture of Peace in the DPCW
- Former Current heads of state, Chief Justices, Speakers of the National Assembly
- HWPL Int’l Law Peace Committee Members, UN Experts, Specialist on Religious Conflicts
- Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Justice and Defense
- HWPL Int’l Law Peace Committee Members, UN Experts
- Ministers of Education, Human Rights
- HWPL Int’l Law Peace Committee Members, UN Experts
- Principles of Law School, Professors
Generating support at the national executive level for the DPCW and committing to
introduction to UN
Generating support at the national executive level for the DPCW and committing to
introduction to UN
Spreading a culture of peace and peace education
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GROUP
GROUP
AGENDA
AGENDA
AGENDA
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The DPCW is unique, as it aims for a cessation of all wars. By the means of
prohibiting weapons and transforming them into daily tools, war and warlike
activities cannot be initiated. Therefore, sustainable peace can be achieved by
implementing this declaration. Also, it combines fundamental rights both aim-
ing for peace and peaceful dispute-settlement between states as well as peace
within states by promoting freedom and peaceful co-existence of religions and
beliefs. It therefore protects human rights as well as the core rights of states.
Prof. Dr. Nazrul Islam
Professor of International Law of Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Whereas some States have municipal or domestic laws and mechanisms
for managing or settling religious disputes, international law could ensure
multi-lateral efforts towards forging a consensus on universally acceptable
principles, strategies and parameters for settling religiously motivated conflicts.
The DPCW is therefore, an invaluable tool that could be leveraged in achieving
this universal consensus.
Dr. Terwase Isaac Sampson
Senior Research Fellow of the National Defence College, Nigeria
The Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War shall be proposed by a State or
an international organization to the ILC. It addresses mainly the inter-States
relationship (Articles 1-7) and general principles of public international law,
while human rights issues are referred to in the Preamble and Articles 8-9
(freedom of religion). The DPCW was drafted like a declaration or a program of
action to encourage States to advance peace as absence of war in their relations.
Prof. Carlos Villán Durán
President, The Spanish Society for International Human Rights Law
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Press Conference for
the 2nd Annual Commemoration of
the WARP Summit
Q. What are the main challenges you have while working to bring peace?
The reason that we are carrying out the work of peace is to achieve peace and end all wars. Through
journalism and broadcasting, all representatives of organizations and states have chances to be informed
about the contents of all 10 articles and 38 clauses of the DPCW. Now, we need to have their signatures in
support of the Declaration. When we bring these collected signatures to the United Nations, the UN will
then acknowledge and start reviewing this work. In case of delay or any hindrance of support from heads
of state, it will be considered as opposition to the nation, citizens, and peace, which will remain uncom-
fortable records in history. The role of media is to bring peace messages to people who can urge their
leaders to reflect and act according to what people want for peace. Considering this, a special portion of
contribution to peace will be the people in media.
Mr. Sami Mohieldin M Elhag
Director of Al Jazeera
Q. How do you think that this declaration even if it is adopted and ratified by
the UN can bring peace because we already have similar declarations in
place?
What sets the DPCW presented by Chairman Lee apart from the existing international law is that the
Declaration sets in stone articles aimed at preventing outbreak of religious conflicts in advance. Up un-
til today, these articles have been most commonly excluded by lawmakers. In the midst of ongoing re-
ligious conflicts, cessation of war in the entire global village will not be realized without proper articles
aimed at straightening religion with proper functions and preventing all armed conflicts. Yes, there are
many existing declarations. Why do you suppose the Declaration mentioned by Chairman Lee needs
to be absolutely implemented? It is the practical solution to making rule of law based on legally binding
mechanism that can fulfill cessation of war.
Mr. Fazul Rahim
Producer/Bureau Chief of NBC News
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Q. Since the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) was
proclaimed in March this year, what kind of initiatives have been
undertaken around the world in order to achieve implementation of the
DPCW?
Since publicly being announced this year, the DPCW has basically formed the backbone of all the work
that we do. We’ve started the Legislate Peace Campaign which is taking this Declaration and getting
into the introduction and discussion in the UN. We have gone as far as, with Chairman Lee’s vision,
getting this declaration on paper, getting it authorized and legalized. We are working together with po-
litical leaders, with religious leaders, with UN Ambassadors at the stage, and youths can play a crucial
role in bringing out change in contribution to achievement of peace. We have the energy, drive, and
manpower, but we lack the experience. Working with these groups, their expertise and experiences to
create more peaceful and sustainable world for future are of tremendous importance.
Mr. Kishor Kumar Karki
Managing Director/Editor of Blast Times
Q. What does today mean to you?
The title of this year’s peace festival is 2nd Annual Commemoration of WARP Summit. Commemoration
means celebration of something in the past in order to congratulate one another and remember forever
but this peace festival is no ordinary commemoration. It is a meaningful day because every necessary
mechanism and people to widespread this peace news and achieve the world of peace have gathered in
this occasion. I’d like to highlight three key backbones of this year’s commemoration. First, as a result
of many endeavors, Chairman Man Hee Lee is providing a platform to understand all contents of the
DPCW and urge for the implementation of international law for peace. Second, all religious leaders
participating in this summit are preparing sessions to detail out their tasks and action plans because be-
lievers in this religious world no longer carry out the proper duty but instead incite armed conflicts, pro-
viding 80% causes of war. And lastly, experts in every field are all eager to join the forums to produce and
promote action plans for every article of the DPCW.
Mr. Nazeeb Sulayman Ibraheem
Program manager of FRCN Radio Nigeria
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As the eyes and ears of all people, the international press, in cooperation with HWPL, have delivered peace news and
the activities of HWPL to every part of the world since the WARP Summit in 2014. The possibility of realizing peace
brought up through the media has formed the public’s positive opinions and thoughts on peace and has become the
foundation of changing the world.
“With the dynamic changing media environment, HWPL’s direction of public relations is to use diverse tools such as
media coverage, the official website, and social media platforms to provide information accurately and quickly to the
global community.”
Mr. Tim Kim, Director of HWPL PR Office, presented on the “Action Plan for Promoting HWPL’s Peace Movement
and the Importance of Media,” emphasizing that HWPL Publicity Ambassadors in the field of media play a signifi-
cant role in developing the environment for peace-building through various media coverage and producing contents
of peace.
Mr. John Paul Seniel, Senior Desk Editor of GMA News
Davao, Philippines gave a strong message to the journalists
from various media stations to understand how crucial
their duty is: “We have gathered here today, in partnership
with HWPL, to advocate the DPCW and achieve lasting
peace. We need to have foresight to see the upcoming
peaceful world, beyond the current reality. As the saying
goes, ‘The pen is mightier than the sword.’ HWPL has the
solution for peace and many people from all around the
world are joining together in support of this work, but now
it is our duty to spread the message of these efforts.”
Media Forum for Advocacy of
the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
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Conference for the Implementation of
the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
While being attended by nearly 1,000 participants, including heads of state, decision-makers, IGOs, NGOs, and faith-
based organizations, the presentation of the precise plan of action for all sectors drew a practical approach to this
year’s Summit’s goal: Advocacy of the global legislation of peace inspired by the DPCW.
The tangible results gained from the various sessions held on the 17th were thoroughly discussed and people were
reminded of their astonishing experiences of the spirit of peace spread at the Peace Festival at Seoul Stadium the day
before.
Presenting Plan of Action and Resolution of IGOs, Governments, Public
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“Wars must come to an end in our time. Wars deprive
youth of their lives and make blind areas of oppression
of human rights. There is no remedial mechanism to
protect life in the face of death from war, which clearly
shows the limit in global support. Justification from
politics, religion and economics has resulted in tacit
silence on violence. It is a tragic reality.
Now we have some work to do. We ask the chiefs of
state, judges and the United Nations to work together
for advocacy of the international law for cessation of
war. Also, we ask ministers of states to give the mes-
sage of peace and work with governments to advocate
and implement the international law. People from all
walks of life are working for peace; organizations and
schools are providing peace education, and women
and youth are taking the lead in protecting themselves.
When the public voice in advocacy of the adoption of
the international law becomes greater, the power of
peace transcending national interest will also be great-
er. For the adoption of the international law for peace,
let us unite our minds and speak out. Your actions
today will be an exemplary model of respect for future
generations and become the everlasting light recorded
in heaven.”
“For the sake of the cessation of war and world peace,
many are putting forth their efforts, which must be
realized. Are we supposed to leave the global village
being drowned and destroyed as it is now? Aren’t we
supposed to leave a world that the heavens and all peo-
ple yearn for to future generations, the world free from
war? We have to gather our hearts and strengths to
make this planet a better place. Someone has to take an
initial step, despite the risks, to bring tangible results.
I believe there will be no one who says ‘no,’ to peace.
Why is there a saying ‘to achieve peace’? It is because
peace is still to be achieved in this world.
The Declaration that we drafted is a new legal frame-
work that can bring about the cessation of war and
world peace. Prime ministers and chief justices togeth-
er with the National Assembly of each nation must
acknowledge the value and principles of the DPCW
and propel and support the development process of
the DPCW. If we do it, it is possible. If we don’t do it, it
won’t happen.
In order to renew this world, I believe there must be
a transformation in religious societies, social norms,
and policies. Rather than passing down authority and
wealth, we have a responsibility to leave the legacy
of a peaceful world to our future generations. Due to
misunderstandings and misconceptions widespread
among religions, non-religious communities, and even
the whole world, are affected. For peace, religions need
to unite as one before heavens and all people.
All of us who are moving forward to the creation of the
new era of peace have to work together to complete our
common goal of peace. This will be eternally recorded
in history as the work of light to the world.”
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At the Conference, particularly, six main speakers provided their addresses to represent each field of all participants
and present how each sector will actively advocate and get involved in the development process of the DPCW in their
respective countries and cooperate for its vision accordingly. Prof. Carlos Villan Duran, President of the Spanish Soci-
ety for International Human Rights Law (SSIHRL) spoke about the role of civil society on the implementation process
of the DPCW.
“Civil society has to participate with governments in the codification and progressive development of international
law. Indeed, CSO represent the conscience of Humankind and their voices are essential to ensure progress in the
action taken by States within the United Nations. The DPCW provides positive elements to foster the dialogue and
reconciliation among religions. Religious leaders should continue their work against the fundamentalism and the po-
litical instrumentalization of some religions. Women, youth, and political leaders from around the world are invited
to join their voices to achieve peace and cessation of war as a binding rule of all States.”
In consultation with associated NGOs and public institutions, SSIHRL has tried to translate peace from the universal
ethnic value to the legal category of human right since its foundation in 2004. Following the processes and outcomes
undertaken by SSIHRL will provide practical legal advice for the DPCW.
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The former Vice President of
Afghanistan, H.E. Karim Khali-
li said, “The misconceptions and
extreme and fanatic presump-
tions of religion and faith have
caused the formation of hostil-
ity, hate and terrorism. There-
fore, religious leaders as real
and honest defenders of religion
and scholars, intelligentsia as
intellectual supporters of hu-
man civilization, are responsible
for rescuing the religion and
civilization from the hand of
reactionary extremists. Taking
this opportunity, I announce my
and the Afghanistan High Peace
Council’s support, and strong-
ly expect leaders and heads of
states to extend their strong and
comprehensive support to this
declaration to be included in the
agenda of the United Nations
Organization and the contents
of this declaration to be consid-
ered in the legislation and insti-
tution building processes, being
reflected in the lives of world
people in a practical way.”
Juan Pablo Celis Garcia, Youth
Activist from Columbia, said “International, national and local communities must find ways to effectively channel,
strengthen, support, and expand young people’s desire to contribute to constructive change and to offer meaningful
service to the global society. I encourage you to participate, join the discussion and be part of the decision-making
process. Contact your Governments, advocate for peace in your communities, and participate in the work of interna-
tional organizations.”
The Conference gave great attention to the messages of the speakers, which called for enhanced cooperation with
HWPL in promoting the involvement of all IGOs and NGOs and international communities to establish a legally
binding document inspired by the DPCW.
The contribution of these sectors demonstrated that in the near future States will view the methodologies to bring
forth democracy, human rights, equality and peace embedded in the Declaration and will make increasing efforts to
reflect the contributions and perspectives of all supporting bodies in the actual process of implementation.
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2016 IWPG Network Forum
World Female Leaders Urge for
the Implementation of International Law for Peace and Cessation of War
for the Unification of the Korean Peninsula and for World Peace
The 2016 IWPG Network Forum was held under the
theme of The Role of 3.6 Billion Women in Realizing
Peace and Cessation of War. The forum was joined by ap-
proximately 1,000 female leaders from home and abroad
including Teiraeng Maamau, First Lady of Kiribati; Awut
Deng Acuil, the Minister of Gender, Child and Social
Welfare of the Republic of South Sudan; and Anna Cer-
venakova, a human rights attorney from the Czech Re-
public.
Currently, there is a growing sense of urgency in the in-
ternational community for solutions to the acts of terror
in numbers of locations around the globe and a series
of missile testing carried out by North Korea. Amidst
the global situation, the Forum convened female leaders
from various countries who urged for the implementa-
tion of international law for peace and cessation of war
and for the reunification of the Korean Peninsula.
In her remarks on the Forum, IWPG Chairwoman
Nam Hee Kim emphasized that the DPCW contains the
framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) for the goal of achievement of human develop-
ment and said, “the UN and international society should
expand the role of women in security, cessation of war
and peace.” She also stated that the most prominent
method of women development is to advocate the DPCW
for the adoption of the declaration into the
international law for the cessation of war
and peace.”
At the end of the Forum, 109 new mem-
bers from 16 countries were appointed to
the IWPG Peace Committee. The
Committee is set to promote
IWPG peace works in respec-
tive countries and campaign
with women in their
respective com-
munities.
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Presentations:
The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving Peace and the Cessation of War
All of the women here must become the key to peace that
opens the hearts of 3.6 billions of women. The responsi-
bility of women is to protect our globe and our children
and, most importantly, leave the legacy of peace for
them.
Man Hee Lee
Chairman of HWPL
We want to close the history of wars and open the history of
peace in all world. This is what [the DPCW] aims for, realizing
peace and cessation of wars in the world, hence we should sup-
port.
Edita Tahiri
Minister for Dialogue of the Government of Kosovo
The reunification of Korea, the only divided nation in the world,
is the key challenge to world peace. When the Declaration of
Peace and Cessation of War is adopted by the UN and made an
international legal instrument, mankind will be closer to realiz-
ing the dream of ending wars and achieving global peace.
Lee Yunsook
Former Minister of Women’s Affairs of Korea
We have to remember the great goals that people around the
world are pursuing, such as: justice, respect for each other, state
sovereignty, ... education, religious freedom. These principles and
goals are enshrined in the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of
War. These are the provisions we need to introduce...[to] every
country.
Leokadiia Gerasymenko
President of Women’s Union of Ukraine
“
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Filled with the Flurry of Anticipation
at the Incheon Airport
The youngest participant for this year’s WARP Sum-
mit, Maiya Lily Cole traveled far distance from Aus-
tralia accompanied by her grandfather Mr. Pandit
Prem Misra and her mother Mrs. Cole. Her father
brought his family to Korea because he wanted her
family to experience how peace can be realized grad-
ually.
When asked about the expectations for the Summit,
he said he doesn’t “believe in an expectation, but the
acceptance.” He was confident that outcome of this
Summit “will be good for the community, for the na-
tion, and for the world.”
The Most Rev. Martin de Jesus Barahona Pascacio,
Archbishop Emeritus of the El Salvador Anglican Church
- 25 Hours of Flight across the Pacific Ocean
10-year old Maiya Lily Cole
- The Youngest Participant from Australia
Q. What expectation do you hold for this year’s
WARP Summit?
A. My expectation of this summit is that we can
come in agreement with all the religious leaders
regarding the importance of living in peace and
sharing religions with one another and achieving
to define a law so that in the future, the countries
don’t have to decide their differences by the war
but instead by a method more humanitarian in
the understanding.
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Coming straight from United Nations at Geneva, Switzerland, Dr. John
Kirk Boyd didn’t mind 10 hours of flight because he “loves Korea and
likes working with UN and HWPL.”
Dr. John Kirk Boyd
Executive Director for United for Rights
- Member of HWPL International Law Peace Committee
Dr. Syed Sajidul Islam
Principal of Arambagh Girls College (AGC)
- Collected 20,230 Signatures in Support of the DPCW
Ms. Almas Jiwani
President of UN Women National Committee Canada
- Strong Proponent of Representing Voice of Women
Q. Please explain the DPCW briefly as a HWPL International Law
Peace Committee member.
A. I think our Declaration is very important legal instrument that’s
what I enjoy doing the most. It’s a rule of law. It’s evocative transi-
tion from warring nations to peaceful coexistence based on the law,
instead of war.
Q. What personally drove you to collect these signatures of
support?
A. I collected only to establish peace and cessation of war, and declara-
tion of peace.
Q. When you go back to your home country, do you have any
plans to spread the Declaration and your experiences at the
Summit?
A. I’ll be enlightened from this Summit, and I will bring it to my insti-
tution. I will explain to all our students what I have already experi-
enced here.
Q. What can you do for enactment of international law?
A. It’s the matter of introducing to IWPG and HWPL to see how im-
portant role they are playing in bringing world peace. And the most
recent initiative is for cessation of war. And with their help, with
their powerful endeavors around the world, with powerful messages
we all can be together. I think we will enact peace very soon.
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“ “In order to renew this world, I believe there must be a transformation
in religious societies, social norms, and policies. Rather than passing
down authority and wealth, we have a responsibility to leave the legacy
of a peaceful world to our future generations. All of us who are moving
forward to the creation of the new era of peace have to work together to
complete our common goal of peace.This will be eternally recorded in
history as the work of light to the world.
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